Spooky Empire May 29 to 31 lineup

Spooky Empire said its next Orlando convention will run May 29 to 31 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, with celebrity guests, autograph sessions, photo ops and a sold-out exhibitor room already listed for the three-day event. The organizer’s website says the weekend will include guest panels, vendors and VIP programming, while ticket sales pages show single-day and weekend passes are available. A separate guest page lists attendees scheduled across the weekend unless otherwise noted. The event was promoted this week around two of horror’s most recognizable franchises — “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Child’s Play” — but the convention’s official materials frame the draw more broadly as a multi-day fan gathering with celebrity appearances and convention-floor programming. Attractions Magazine, citing Spooky Empire’s lineup, reported that Robert Englund and Brad Dourif are among the listed guests for the May event. (spookyempire.com) ### Which Freddy and Chucky figures are actually on the guest list? Robert Englund is listed by outside event coverage as part of the May 29-31 lineup, and he is best known for playing Freddy Krueger in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” films. Brad Dourif is also listed in that coverage and is known as the voice of Chucky in the “Child’s Play” films and series. Fiona Dourif, who has appeared in the modern “Child’s Play/Chucky” franchise, is also named in the same report. (attractionsmagazine.com) Spooky Empire’s official guest page confirms that media guests are scheduled to appear all three days unless otherwise noted, though the page excerpt available in search results does not display the full names list. The site also says autographs can be purchased at the convention and that some photo ops are sold separately. ### What will attendees be able to do over the weekend? (attractionsmagazine.com) Spooky Empire’s ticketing and FAQ pages show convention-floor hours, autograph room hours and vendor room hours for all three days. Registration opens at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, and 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, according to the ticket page. The autograph room is scheduled for Friday evening and daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday, the site says. (spookyempire.com) The exhibitor page says the main exhibitor and vendor space for May is sold out, except for hallway space, and describes merchandise ranging from art and movies to props, action figures, posters and clothing. Attractions Magazine reported that more than 150 vendors are expected and that the weekend will also include costume contests, live entertainment, tattoo artists and other fan events. (spookyempire.com) ### Where in Orlando is the convention being held? Spooky Empire’s FAQ says the May event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Theme Park Resort at 10100 International Drive in Orlando. The hotel page lists a group rate of $139 a night and says the booking cutoff for that rate was May 5. The organizer’s homepage identifies the May 29-31 show as the next Orlando event and separately lists another convention for Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. (spookyempire.com) ### How much do tickets cost, and what is included? Spooky Empire’s purchase page lists advance one-day tickets at $40 for Friday, $50 for Saturday and $40 for Sunday. (spookyempire.com) A three-day weekend pass is listed at $80 in advance, while children 10 and under are admitted free, according to the same page. VIP pass information on the organizer’s site says the package includes three-day admission, early entry, priority seating for Q&As and seminars, faster access to celebrity autograph lines and a Saturday-night VIP party. (spookyempire.com) The site says the full event schedule is still coming soon. ### What should fans watch for next? May 29 is the opening day for the convention, with doors scheduled to open at 1 p.m. (spookyempire.com) Friday, according to Spooky Empire’s website. The organizer says more detailed programming will appear through its full schedule, while ticket sales remain live on the event site. (spookyempire.com 1) (spookyempire.com 2)